Tax Litigation: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
Support in Corporate Transactions
BMA analyzes tax aspects and develops tax structures in mergers and acquisitions, sales of equity interests, corporate restructurings, capital investments and transactions on the debt and equity markets, and, if necessary, assesses the tax liabilities involved in the transactions.
Advisory
BMA advises national and international clients on the interpretation and application of the law governing federal, state and municipal taxes, including social security and international taxation matters, such as income from controlled foreign corporations, transfer pricing, treaties to avoid double taxation and international financings, maintaining a practical focus on minimizing our clients' exposure to potential tax liabilities.
BMA has extensive experience in implementing new technological innovation and infrastructure projects in the energy, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors, advising clients on how to make the most of the tax incentives and exemptions available.
Litigation
BMA's tax litigators have a reputation for creative and effective defense of our clients' interests in tax assessments (federal, state, and municipal), administrative proceedings for reimbursement of overpaid taxes, and court actions to contest the legality or constitutionality of taxes. The litigation team also provides strategic advice to clients on tax installment programs.
Chambers Review
BMA - Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a full-service all-star firm with a solid track record of representing players from the technology, banking and energy sectors in contentious tax mandates in the municipal, state and federal spheres. The team is frequently retained by clients to act in unconstitutionality claims and defence against tax assessments aiming at the collection of an array of taxes, including corporate income tax and social security contributions, before both administrative and judicial courts.
Work Highlights
- BMA represented GOL in tax assessments issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service to question the tax deductibility in the acquisition of Varig's Production Unit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They assist us in a special way. BMA's team is understanding, easy to access and knows our business well."
"Their team is excellent, very technical and senior. We have a lot of trust in them, they make us feel secure."
"They assist us in a special way. BMA's team is understanding, easy to access and knows our business well."
"Their team is excellent, very technical and senior. We have a lot of trust in them, they make us feel secure."
Notable Practitioners
Mauricio Faro is recognised by peers and clients alike for his tax litigation capabilities. He is active representing clients from the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors in both administrative and judicial disputes regarding federal and state taxes.
"A highly available professional who scored important results for our company in difficult cases."
"A lawyer with a lot of presence in the contentious field."
Lígia Regini da Silveirais a practitioner possessing experience in dealing with tax disputes in both the judicial and administrative spheres.
"Lígia has always been open to assist in difficult cases, having high availability and achieving excellent results."
"She's a lawyer who has always served us very well, with great knowledge on tax issues."
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BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
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